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There is no pressing need to get alcohol onto store shelves, other than to fulfil the immediate desire of the government to wrong-foot the LCBO and its staff, writes @davidmoscrop.bsky.social #onpoli

Ontario’s accelerated alcohol plan is a slap in face to workers | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org OPINION: There is no pressing need to get alcohol onto store shelves, other than to fulfil the immediate desire of the government to wrong-foot the LCBO and its staff.

"There are bottlenecks. I know the LCBO is saying deliveries are continuing, but it’s not really happening." LCBO strike: How will local watering holes hold up? — by @mattgurney.bsky.social

LCBO strike: How will local watering holes hold up? | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org TVO Todays speaks with the Leaside Pub’s Jeff Hohner and Param Ratna about how business has changed and the challenges they could face in the days and weeks to come.

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NEW! For TVO (@tvotoday.bsky.social) I look at how the LCBO introduced self-service liquor stores just over half-a-century ago, bringing less shame to the act of buying booze. The public was generally impressed! www.tvo.org/article/we-a...

A heavy-handed thou-shalt-not-drink attitude reigned supreme: liquor was kept behind no-nonsense counters, and customers were required to hold purchasing permits. — by @jbcurio.bsky.social #onpoli

‘We are hip and relevant’: What happened when Ontario introduced the first self-serve LCBO | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org In the ’60s, customers had to sign a slip and hand it to a clerk who’d collect the alcohol and put it in a paper bag. No wonder they were ready for change.

From the archives — ‘We’re not moving fast enough’: How Ontario can better plan for floods #onstorm #onpoli

‘We’re not moving fast enough’: How Ontario can better plan for floods | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org TVO Today speaks with Joanna Eyquem, of the Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation, about a new tool communities can use to judge their preparedness.

From the archives: There will be floods — and Ontario’s not ready for them #onstorm #onpoli

There will be floods — and Ontario’s not ready for them | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org How can we prepare for worst-case-scenario storms when climate change means we can’t accurately predict what the worst-case scenario is?

Ontario’s “sewer lady,” Barbara Robinson, tells @spaikin.bsky.social how to best prepare for flooding from rainstorms and sewer overflows.

The Sewer Lady on How to Avoid Flooding | The Agendayoutu.be The summer season in Ontario brings with it rainstorms - and flooding. One common afterthought is the effect on our sewage systems, which can overflow and be...

"There’s the emotional impact of separating mother and baby immediately after birth: it can be extremely traumatic for the mother, and it has known consequences for both mother and baby. It impedes the ability to breastfeed, to hold the baby, to bond." — ICES study co-author Claire Grant

Disabled mothers in Ontario more likely to have newborns taken into care: Study | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org TVO Today speaks with co-author Claire Grant about which groups are most at risk — and what that says about the systems and services designed to support women.

Grocery stores already licensed to sell beer and wine can start ordering pre-mixed cocktails and large packs of beer to sell starting Thursday. #onpoli

Ontario further speeds up alcohol expansion amid LCBO strike | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org Grocery stores already licensed to sell beer and wine can start ordering pre-mixed cocktails and large packs of beer to sell starting Thursday.

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We have a robust system in Canada which means it can only be dismantled slowly, which is what happened in the US. we need to be on guard.

"The best way to make sure that people... trust in their institutions is to make sure that those institutions are well known by the public." — Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner in conversation with @spaikin.bsky.social #cdnpoli

Democracy and Canada's Highest Court | TVO Today Liveyoutu.be Before a live audience at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, the Chief Justice of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, sits down with Steve Paikin. Their conversation for TVO Today Live centres on the importance of judicial independence, the rule of law and access to justice in fortifying democracy in Canada. Learn more about TVO Today Live at our series page: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-today-live.

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"Ford himself set the bar for this week’s presentation by saying it would end the debate: instead, it simply reaffirmed that this is, in fact, a political debate we’re engaged in, not a technical or engineering evaluation." #OnPoli

"Yes, there are serious deficiencies in the roof that need to be addressed urgently. But the report simply does not say what the government wants it to: that it had no other choice but to shut the science centre down immediately." — @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social #onpoli

The Science Centre debate isn’t about engineering — it’s about politics | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org OPINION: Whatever the government says, the due-diligence report produced Thursday simply does not indicate it had no other choice but to shut the OSC down immediately.

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Congrats to all the nominees for the Speaker of the Legislature's book prize. Never thought I'd be competing against a Stanley Cup champion, but I guess the judges had other ideas. www.ola.org/en/visit-lea... #cdnpoli

Speaker's Book Award 2024 Shortlist | Legislative Assembly of Ontariowww.ola.org

Grassy Narrows First Nation is asking the court to declare that the province has a duty to consult and obtain its informed consent before registering or renewing mining claims on an area of its territory. #onpoli

Ontario mining law ‘outdated, unconstitutional and offensive’: First Nation chief | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org Grassy Narrows First Nation is asking the court to declare that the province has a duty to consult and obtain its informed consent before registering or renewing mining claims on an area of its territ...

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“When you use drugs alone, and when that is happening with such a dangerous supply that we have right now, it really increases people’s likelihood of experiencing an overdose when there’s nobody there to respond” - Tara Gomes with @tvotoday.bsky.social www.tvo.org/article/opio...

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Artist Alex Janvier, one of Canada’s greatest painters, died this week at 89. www.thestar.com/entertainmen... @chrisbeaver.bsky.social spoke to Janvier about his storied career and the connection between sovereignty and land on the TVO podcast "The Art of Sovereignty" youtu.be/2FxkqqS_cHs?...

Alex Janvier | The Art of Sovereignty | Episode 3 | TVO Podcastyoutu.be "[It's time] Indians become landlords again." For artist Alex Janvier, Denesuline, from Cold Lake First Nation, sovereignty and land are inextricably tied to one another. It is a relationship that signals responsibility and reciprocity rather than dominance and subjugation. Throughout his long and distinguished career, Janvier has explored this connection in varying ways through his art. Host Chris Beaver digs into his storied career and speaks with him about land, sovereignty, and his hopes for the future. He is also joined by Greg Hill, Kanyen'kehá:ka artist and the Audain Senior Curator of Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada. This episode mentions residential schools. The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. 1-800-721-0066. Please take care while listening. Ontario Hubs are made possible by the Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust & Goldie Feldman In Memoriam. Listen to TVO podcasts: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts Subscribe to our YouTube Channels: / @tvo / @theagenda / @thethreadwithnam Follow TVO on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/tvo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TVO Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters: https://www.tvo.org/newsletters Get the TVO Today app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-tod... Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... TVO Media Education Group inspires learning that changes lives and enriches communities. Founded in 1970, we are a globally recognized digital learning organization that engages Ontarians of all ages with inclusive experiences and diverse perspectives. Through video, audio, games, courses, newsletters and articles, we’re investing in the transformative potential of education for everyone. Funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, TVO is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. For more information, visit TVO.me, TVO.org and TVOkids.com.

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The one thing that always misses is telling people that they're wrong about the wrong thing. Sometimes people vent. And their venting isn't a serious solution, but it does show what they care about.

We don’t have enough GPs or nurses or support staff. This is the problem we should remain focused on — let’s not get distracted by booze maps, writes @mattgurney.bsky.social #onpoli

No online map is going to solve Ontario’s doctor shortage | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org OPINION: We don’t have enough GPs or nurses or support staff. This is the problem we should remain focused on — let’s not get distracted by booze maps.

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This seems like a very nice idea for July 30: www.insauga.com/bill-davis-d...

Bill Davis Day honours legacy of former Premier known as 'Brampton Billy' | INsaugawww.insauga.com The city will pay tribute to community builder and former Premier William G

The Ontario Science Centre building is facing critical issues not just with its roof, but also with heating, sprinkler, and electrical systems, officials said Thursday — but they did not say what they plan to do about it, if anything. #onpoli

Infrastructure officials detail Ontario Science Centre structural issues | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org The building is facing critical issues not just with its roof, but also with heating, sprinkler, and electrical systems, officials said Thursday — but they didn't indicate what they plan to do about i...

Despite being declared the national sport by Canada's first prime minister John A. MacDonald in 1867, cricket didn't quite take off in Canada — but that's changed recently with a steady influx of leagues and young talent all over the country.

Has Cricket Bowled Over Canada? | ONsiteyoutu.be Despite being declared the national sport by Canada's first prime minister John A. MacDonald in 1867, cricket didn't quite take off in Canada in the way it h...

We don’t have enough GPs or nurses or support staff. This is the problem we should remain focused on — let’s not get distracted by booze maps, writes @mattgurney.bsky.social #onpoli

Can century-old seeds revitalize Toronto's waterfront? Meet the joyful and dedicated team working with and for Waterfront Toronto and learn how they are adding resilience to the watershed.

Can Century-old Seeds Revitalize Toronto's Waterfront? | ONsiteyoutu.be Meet the joyful and dedicated team working with and for Waterfront Toronto and learn how they are adding resilience to the watershed and at the same time revitalizing the city's waterfront to some of its former glory. With contributors: Shelley Charles, MinoKamik Collective; Netami Stuart, senior project manager of parks, Waterfront Toronto; Melanie Sifton, MinoKamik Collective, Department of Forestry, University of Toronto; and Shannon Baker director, Parks & Public Realm, Waterfront Toronto.

A pro-Palestinian protest encampment that stood for weeks at the heart of the University of Toronto may now be gone, but experts say the court ruling that led to its clearing could have lingering effects for future protests on post-secondary campuses in Canada. #onpoli #cdnpoli

U of T encampment court ruling could affect future campus protests, experts say | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org While each case is different, experts say the ruling raises questions about balancing free expression and property rights at academic institutions.

Ontario will not budge on its plan to have ready-to-drink cocktails sold at convenience and grocery stores across the province, said Premier Doug Ford, a sticking point in an ongoing strike by LCBO workers. #onpoli

Ford won't budge on plan to have ready-to-drink cocktails sold in corner stores | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org LCBO workers went on strike last week, an action their union says is about Ford's plans to expand alcohol sales rather than wages. 

"That place is absolutely just a total mess from top to bottom, to front to back, to every single building — even the bridgeway is closed, the air conditioning is gone. It would be a foolish decision (to repair it)," says Premier Doug Ford. #onpoli

Doug Ford says it would be 'foolish' to repair science centre building | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org The government says it abruptly closed the science centre last month because of structural issues with the roof, but the decision was widely criticized.

From morality background checks, to buying limits, to brown paper bags — how the LCBO tried to keep Ontarians on the straight and narrow. — by @jbcurio.bsky.social #onpoli

Buzzkillers: A brief history of the LCBO | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org From morality background checks, to buying limits, to brown paper bags — how the LCBO tried to keep Ontarians on the straight and narrow.

"It's a really critical quality-of-life problem when people have all of a sudden been confronted with rats coming into their home or into their business or their place of work ... a bunch of factors [have] come together to create this kind of perfect rat storm." — Alejandra Bravo

‘Perfect rat storm’: Ontario cities seek ways to fight increasingly visible rats | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org Efforts are underway to combat growing populations in two of Ontario's largest cities.

No one ought to trust the Ford government to liberalize alcohol sales without undermining unionized jobs and the stability of the provincial coffers, writes @davidmoscrop.bsky.social #onpoli

I can imagine a better model for alcohol sales — but I can’t imagine this government making it happen | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org OPINION: No one ought to trust the Ford government to liberalize alcohol sales without undermining unionized jobs and the stability of the provincial coffers.

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"The union believes Premier Doug Ford's plan to open up the alcohol-sales market poses an existential threat to the LCBO that will lead to major job losses. It does not want ready-to-drink cocktails sold outside LCBO stores, wants the province to guarantee its jobs, as well as wage increases..."

The union representing Ontario liquor-store workers has ramped up pressure in a five-day-old strike, with no talks planned to hammer out a deal. #onpoli

Union ramps up pressure in LCBO strike with no talks planned | TVO Todayamp.tvo.org OPSEU believes Premier Doug Ford's plan to open up the alcohol-sales market poses an existential threat to the LCBO.